British Steel ‘awarded’ multi-million pound ‘contract’ to supply track for Egypt

British Steel has been awarded a multi-billion pound contract to supply around 9,500 tonnes of rail track for Egypt’s Green Line railway.

The new landmark route in North Africa will be 660km long that will carry trains for both passengers and supplies which will have a maximum speed of 155mph.

The 9,500 tonnes of British Steel will be produced at Scunthorpe and they are amongst a number of other suppliers for the rail project.

British Steel’s commercial manager export, rail, Jerome Bonef, said, “We are delighted British Steel has been awarded this contract and to be involved in such a transformational project for Egypt, which will bring significant improvements to the transport network.

“The British Steel rail business prides itself on providing value solutions to our customers, being easy to trade with whilst providing on-time deliveries with world-leading quality.”